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One of George Gress' creations.

In the works with George Gress

Juneau instrument-maker George Gress is our featured Q&A artist this week. If you have someone you’d like to suggest, email maryc.martin@capweek.com.CCW: Do you have any… Continue reading

One of George Gress' creations.

Free cake at Skagway park’s 40th birthday

SKAGWAY — Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park will host a celebration of the 40th birthday of the park on June 30. All events are… Continue reading

Juneau museum acquires six local contemporary art pieces

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum has been awarded more than $11,000 from the Museums Alaska Art Acquisition Fund supported by the Rasmuson Foundation to purchase six… Continue reading

A small boat in Johnstone Strait along the R2AK route. Photo by Dick Callahan.

Woodshed Kings: Second motorless race to Ketchikan is underway

When I was a kid we went to see a movie called “Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines.” It was a comedy about all… Continue reading

A small boat in Johnstone Strait along the R2AK route. Photo by Dick Callahan.

SHI accepting applications for artists in residence

Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) is accepting applications for its new artist-in-residence program at the Walter Soboleff Building in Juneau.The purpose of the program is to… Continue reading

Shellfish unsafe at Juneau, Klawock locations

PSP shellfishThe Southeast Alaska Tribal Toxins (SEATT) partnership has been collecting shellfish and phytoplankton samples throughout Southeast Alaska to monitor for plankton species that can… Continue reading

Nominate artists, organizations for Mayor’s Awards for the Arts

Juneau Arts & Humanities Council is welcoming nominations for the 2016 Mayor’s Awards for the Arts.Awards will be presented in these categories: Volunteer For the… Continue reading

One of Suzanne di Francia's interlace creations. di Francia has 29 years in textile design. Courtesy photo

July First Friday listings

NORTHERN EDGE CRAFTWORKS: ABE WYLIEThe Canvas Gallery223 Seward StreetReception: 4:30–7 p.m.This is the first public showing of Northern Edge Craftworks, which creates sustainably sourced, live-edge home… Continue reading

One of Suzanne di Francia's interlace creations. di Francia has 29 years in textile design. Courtesy photo
Kevin Crowley of Travel Juneau was selected for Destination Marketing Association International's "30 Under 30."

Travel Juneau employee one of 30 Future Leaders of Destination Marketing

Destination Marketing Association International selected Kevin Crowley, membership/community relations manager of Travel Juneau for its “30 Under 30” program. The program focuses on identifying and… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2016
Kevin Crowley of Travel Juneau was selected for Destination Marketing Association International's "30 Under 30."
Steve Wolf with his car in the background.

Thank you Stuart brothers

On Father’s Day, Pavitt Health & Fitness hosted a car and motorcycle show in the parking lot. It was a wonderful event. It once again… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2016
Steve Wolf with his car in the background.
Check presentation from The Rotary Club of Juneau to the UAS Scholarship Endowment Fund. Pictured from left to right: John Blasco, Lynne Johnson, Chancellor Rick Caulfield, Scott Fischer, Denny DeWitt and Steve Allwine.

Juneau Rotary Club donates funds for UAS scholarships

For 15 years the Rotary Club of Juneau has hosted a wine auction to raise funds for the University of Alaska Southeast scholarships to be… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2016
Check presentation from The Rotary Club of Juneau to the UAS Scholarship Endowment Fund. Pictured from left to right: John Blasco, Lynne Johnson, Chancellor Rick Caulfield, Scott Fischer, Denny DeWitt and Steve Allwine.

Thank you for Celebration support

Thank you to everyone who helped to make Celebration 2016 happen. This year’s gathering was our biggest to date, and included new events such as… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2016

Recent births

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital• A son, Ryan Aiden Wiley, weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz., was born to Tiffany and Ryan Howard of Juneau… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2016
Brittany Buell at the Mendenhall Glacier.

Love won a year ago

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw my phone buzz on my desk, the message previewing: “love won” in all caps, accompanied with… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2016
  • By BRITTANY BUELL
Brittany Buell at the Mendenhall Glacier.
Geoff Kirsch

Slacktide: To sleep, perchance to dream … about more sleeping

Man, I feel like I haven’t slept in months. Know why? Because I haven’t.Partly, I blame high-definition streaming television, with its ample selection of softcore… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2016
  • By Geoff Kirsch
Geoff Kirsch

Living & Growing: Go to grow

“I do not have to go to church to be a believer.”This was a statement I heard in a Bible study I was in. My… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2016
  • By DANA M. WALTERS

Senior Menu

Monday, June 27Creole Pork SteaksCouscousSteamed CarrotsHoney Orange SaladTuesday, June 28Baked FishButtered NoodlesMediterranean VegetablesTomato AspicWednesday, June 29Chef’s SaladPotato SoupWheat RollsThursday, June 30Baked ChickenAngel BiscuitPeasSunshine SaladFriday, July… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2016

Rasmuson Art Acquisition Grant funds City Museum artwork

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum has been awarded over $11,000 from the Museums Alaska Art Acquisition Fund supported by the Rasmuson Foundation to purchase six pieces… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2016

Juneau resident named to Dean’s List at Colby College

Abigail A. Taylor-Roth of Juneau was named to the Dean’s List at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, for her academic achievement during the spring semester… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2016

Students selected for BRHF’s Edelman Health Sciences Scholarships

Bartlett Regional Hospital Foundation awarded six scholarships to Juneau students through the Grace and Phil Edelman Health Sciences Scholarship, which was created to support the… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2016